Ever have one of those things that makes you really happy, and really sad at the same time?
Welcome to my day.
The fantabulous Kelley Koehler, the “Supreme Branch Manager of Thompson’s Realty Tucson Operations”, is moving on.
(Maybe if I had bestowed that glorious title on her sooner she’d have stuck around. Yeah, probably not.)
Kelley is a lot of things, including a world-class geek ”“ and I say that with the utmost endearment and respect. She’s going to join Zeek Interactive which is run by Jeff Turner, a man who despite busting up my Tucson operations, I have mad respect for.
I don’t know exactly what Zeek does. They have their fingers in a lot of things ”“ web development, consulting, applications development, all that sort of nerdy stuff. But I do know they are good at all of what they do.
Kelley will be a huge asset to Zeek, and Jeff knows that.
And it’s something Kelley wants to do. I know for a fact she didn’t make the decision lightly and on impulse. She doesn’t fly that way. Heck, she probably put things on a spreadsheet and wrote formulas and stuff to help her decision process. If there was a flow chart in there too I wouldn’t be surprised.
So while we are sorry to see her leave, we are ridiculously happy for her.
I’d wish her luck, but she doesn’t need it. She’ll be a smashing success.
But she’ll always be Housechick to me.
Here is Kelley’s take on the change.
Photo credit: I have no idea. It’s been around. I ripped this version right off Jeff’s site. Hey, he’s getting one of my best people. All I get is a photo with a cool shadow effect.
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Awwe. Thanks Jay and Francy! You guys have been amazing, and there’ll always be a huge place in my heart for the whole Thompson’s Realty gang. I appreciate your support.
Jay,
What a classy send-off…
Best,
Michael
Jay, sucks you’re losing Kelley. She pretty much rocks. A good opportunity is a good opportunity, and sometimes that means that people have to part ways.
“But she’ll always be Housechick to me.”
Another world class statement from Jay this week. Kelley absolutely knows you love her.
Kick some butt Kelley!
“Heck, she probably put things on a spreadsheet and wrote formulas and stuff to help her decision process. If there was a flow chart in there too I wouldn’t be surprised.”
And A-B tested. At least a few times.
I wonder if Kelley would pass along a few real estate SEO tips and tricks now that she is no longer in the real estate biz…that would be killer! 🙂
Huge congrats to Kelley on her move even though I’m sure she will be greatly missed in your office.
This is one of those things that just makes sense and I’m not even 100% sure I know why.
Talk about outstanding people coming together, this is one of those times. Heck, I don’t really know all that Zeek does but I know they are super-cool. 🙂
BIG time congrats to Jeff and Kelley and the entire Zeek Interactive crew…
I’m *really* happy for all involved!
The beauty coefficient at TR will drop dramatically. Best wishes to Kelly on the new adventure.
My wife’s still here Gene, so the beauty coefficient is safe. But we’ll miss Kelley.
Good answer Jay and true too.
Jay – I reacted in a similar fashion – happy and sad. I “grew up” with housechick.com. Long before I met her a BlogWorld, Kelley was a constant source for me in the real estate blogging world. She never shied away from offering advice, opinions, or some really geeky stuff that went over my head. She’s been there on Twitter for lots of laughs and even was instrumental in me choosing and utilizing my first IDX (ARE-TEC).
I have nothing but respect for her in the RE blogging world and the tech world. She is excellent at both.
I do know that Jeff is a pretty smart guy and definitely looks for the best and brightest, so I know without a doubt that this will be a great team-up.
Congratulations to all involved. Sorry for you Jay, but at least you know she’ll be out there doing something that we’ll probably all be salivating over in a year.
Best of luck to you Kelley! Have a great day!
They grow up, then they move away. *sigh*
Best of luck Kelley. Keep doing great things.
“Wherever you go, there you are.”
Kelley is a class act and I will always be indebted to her for finding us after Monika dropped her driver’s license in the Blogger’s Lounge in DC. I think it was DC. as we were ready to head to the airport. She saved the day.
Plus I really enjoyed her WP session at NAR this past year in New Orleans. I wish her the Best of Luck as I know she will do just fine. Looking forward to seeing what she develops with Zeek.com.
Housechick is coming to SoCal! Housechick is coming to SoCal!!!
Oh, sorry Jay. 😉
Wow, Jay. That’s a big loss. But, Kelly, congratulations!!! Have you perfected that float wave just yet?! Ha!
“Hey, he’s getting one of my best people. All I get is a photo with a cool shadow effect.” That is quite possibly the best two sentence combo you’ve ever written. 🙂
Seriously, the level of respect that has surrounded this entire process, from all sides, has been a thing of beauty. Thanks for giving Kelley and amazing send off, Jay. We’ll take good care of her.
I know you all will take good care of her. Of that there is no doubt.
Your first loss of an agent! You can no longer make a big deal about never having an agent leave TR. In all seriousness, we wish her the best, and don’t take it too hard Jay, it had to happen sooner or later.
We’ve lost agents before Dane — a couple moved out of state, sadly one passed away. But we’ve never lost one to another brokerage. And we still haven’t. But you’re right in that one day, someone will.
I just love my friends always supporting each other, no matter what they decide to do. That shows real love. And we all love you Jay. And Kelley. And Jeff. Best wishes to all of you, always from Carolina.
Best of luck to you Kelley. I know you’ll be great in your new role.
Her loss!
Oh I don’t know about that Jolenta. She’s moving to a very cool gig working with a very good bunch of people. It’s OUR loss, Jeff’s gain and great for Kelley!
A New Adventure for Kelley! Sounds like great fun.
Thanks, Jay. 🙂
Exciting stuff!
And I agree that she probably used spreadsheets, but when one colum said “Kelly + ResPres” and the other said “Kelly + PREG” no further analysis was needed 😉
Exciting stuff!
And I agree that she probably used spreadsheets, but when one colum said “Kelley + ResPres” and the other said “Kelley + PREG” no further analysis was needed 😉
Thank you, Jay 🙂
Jay you are no doubt the best boss anyone could ever have.
Like so many others, wishing Kelley all the very best.
Hey Kelley – If you are giving up the HouseChick Twitter account, can I have it?
; )
Great send off, sounds like House Chick is someone special.
Do you have any advice on how to keep brokers and employees happy?